Download files in one click

Question

I have a requirement wherein I need to download multiple files (say 30 files) at a button click to the local system 
 I have seen posts to try Zip plugins to add documents to zip and unzip the same. 
 Please can someone suggest a way on how i can achieve that on a button click the files are downloaded to my local system. 
 The number of files are dynamic.

Stefan Helzle · Answer

I suggest to use the search function. This has been discussed many times already.

Mike Schmitt · Answer

How strong is that "requirement"? This sort of thing is 10x easier (at least) to do once you accept using 2 clicks instead of 1 - the first click to execute generation of the file collection / zip file which can then populate on-form as a download link, then the second click to actually download. There may be some tricks / workarounds that allow one click instead, but honestly they're complicated enough that it becomes not worth it.